Galapagos is an archipelago situated as part of Ecuador, a country in South America. Ecuador means equator in Spanish language. In accordance with its name, Ecuador lies on the equator. The area of Ecuador is 272 045 square kilometers. Ecuador is bordering with Colombia, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean. Galapagos name is of the Spanish language ie Galapago. Galapago is the name of a type of giant turtle, an animals known as Geochelone elephantos, only enable in Galapagos. According to the story that remains a mystery until now, Ecuador became a haven for pirate, thus much treasure is maybe left behind there. Galapagos became famous for having outstanding natural beauty, especially for national park, marine tourism, and beach. Galapagos could be mentioned deserves as the most unique island because it is formed of volcano eruption and there are many unique ecosystems such as Conolophus subcristatus, Amblyrhynchus cristatus, Chelonoidis nigra, Geochelone elephantos, and Nannopterum harrisi.
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Number of islands in the Galapagos are 13 ie San Cristobal, Espanola, Santa Fe, Genovesa, Floreana, South Plaza, Santacruz, Baltra, North Seymour, Marchena, Pinzon, Rabida, Bartolome, Santiago, Pinta, Isabela, Fernandina, Wolf, and Darwin. Charles Darwin, who was famous because of his theory (theory of natural selection) conducts research in the Galapagos. A foundation in Belgium which has close relations with Charles Darwin becomes one of the foundations which give support to take care this archipelago. In 1959, the Galapagos designated as a nature reserve and UNESCO recognizes Galapagos as a World Heritage Site in 1978. Holiday in Galapagos include as a luxury vacation because needed thousands dollars of cost. In order to the vacation not in vain, visitors should plan a vacation well. Here is some important information and tips for vacation becomes more exciting in the Galapagos.
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- Galapagos has many interesting attractions, minimal time to enjoy the attractions in Galapagos is a week. Thus, visitors should stay in the Galapagos for a week
- Tourists as Galapagos visitors must use a licensed tour guide and the number of visitors to the Galapagos National Park is limited in each year
- Travel to the Galapagos can be traversed by road or sea
- Interesting underwater on the coast and sea around the Galapagos archipelago is amazing
- The best time to visit the Galapagos is May, eventhough it is also amazing in other months
- The camera becomes an important tool to capture the beauty of a luxury vacation in the Galapagos
Galapagos area already have facilities for accommodation for tourists visiting the Galapagos. Despite being a very attractive tourist place for many tourists, Galapagos still retains its original nature. Pikaia Lodge is a five-star resorts around the Galapagos which has environmentally friendly concepts in accordance with the situation in the Galapagos.
